In a message dated 8/15/05 6:21:48 PM, rarebulbs@earthlink.net writes:
<< I received my named X amarystites,
indicating a cross between A. belladonna and Cybisitetes. I have also read
that it is a selection of A. belladonna, and not a hybrid, as well as that
it is a hybrid between A. belladonna and Brunsvigia. Can anyone clear this
up? >>
Diana,
This is not knowable with any certainty until someone does some DNA
analysis--I would dearly love to know for sure what is in these "Amaryllis belladonna
hybrids"
Best wishes,
Bill the Bulb Baron
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